TITLE: "DOCTOR'S ORDERS"

AUTHOR: Alison M. DOBELL

FANDOM: "FIREFLY"

PAIRING: Canon pairings

RATING: G.

STATUS: SEQUEL to "NEVER SIMPLE"

ARCHIVE: Yes. Just let me know where.

FEEDBACK: Welcomed.

EMAIL: AlisonMDobell@aol.com

WEBSITE: None. All "Firefly" stories archived at Fireflyfans.net

SUMMARY: "The rest of the crew find out what Jayne has done.

Shepherd Book realises he may have been a mite hasty in agreeing

to go with the mercenary."

The usual disclaimers apply. The characters and 'Firefly'

are the property and gift of Joss Whedon and Mutant Enemy.

No infringement of copyright is intended.

"DOCTOR'S ORDERS"

"Firefly" story

Written by Alison M. DOBELL

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Shepherd Book could not believe he had let himself get talked into this but Jayne had been so adamant and confident. Book handled Inara's shuttle with ease, not sure what had surprised him most: Jayne's hare-brained scheme or the fact that Inara had leant him the use of her shuttle. Only now, when he had the luxury to think it through did he realise they could be making the mother of all mistakes. He sighed. "Tell me again why we're going back?"

The mercenary's eyes glittered with excitement, his look smug. "Told ya, gonna be big damn heroes."

"Jayne, I don't see what returning to this planet has to do with heroics of any kind. As I recall this planet has nothing on it but people wishing they had a way off."

"We need coin an' with the Cap laid up we ain't got a job."

"Are you saying there's a job for us on Barclay?"

"Could be."

Book blinked and adjusted their heading. Jayne's directions had been pretty basic. He wanted to be dropped off where they had picked him up. The sack and shovel dumped just inside the hatch gave Book an uneasy feeling. "Jayne, tell me you didn't kill anyone."

The big man frowned, confused. "Huh?"

"You brought a shovel."

For a moment Jayne just stared at him then the di